Hannelie

Mrs Hannelie Kotze

Psychologist

I am an experienced educational psychologist with more than 20 years experience in the field of learning barriers, autism, ADHD anxiety + divorce therapy.

About Me

With over 20 years as an educational psychologist, I guide individuals and families. My experience covers learning barriers, autism, ADHD, anxiety, and divorce. I help unravel complex challenges, finding practical ways forward together. We create a supportive space to build confidence and clarity. This approach suits anyone seeking an experienced professional to make sense of their unique situation.

Approach

Beginning with careful listening and straightforward assessment, I shape sessions around clear, manageable steps so children and adolescents feel seen and understood. From my Milnerton office or online, in English or Afrikaans, sessions move between focused tasks, brief play or problem-solving, and collaborative planning with caregivers. Between meetings I share practical strategies and simple observations to try at home or school, keeping progress concrete and trackable. This way of working suits families seeking steady, practical support through uncertain transitions.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Children

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Learning or Development Difficulties

    Conditions that affect a person's ability to acquire, process, or apply information, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, or intellectual disability, impacting education and daily life.

  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Qualifications


University of KwaZulu-Natal

Registrations


Health Professions Council Of South Africa (HPCSA); Board of Health Funders (BHF)

Psychologist

Service Area


Hannelie Kotze

In-person & Online

Sunset Beach

Cape Town, Western Cape

South Africa